Degree Apprenticeship Programme Birmingham, England
Job description
What if we told you that you could get real experience within a global organisation whilst doing a degree through a top university?
What if we told you that we would ensure your development on one of our sites so following your graduation you’ll be an integral part of our team with a clear development plan?
Too good to be true – it’s really not!
At GXO, we’re super proud to be recruiting for our degree apprenticeship programme in the Birmingham area which will be in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Over the three and a half year programme, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining skills across all our business areas. You’ll be on a permanent contract from day one and at the end of the scheme, you’ll come out of it with a degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership and a future career with GXO! Best of all, your degree will be fully funded by us, at no cost to you.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re offering a starting salary of £18,500 per annum, which will increase each year. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
You’ll be working across a variety of our departments, from warehousing to human resources and health and safety, to gain a well-rounded view of GXO, our customers and the wider logistics world- You’ll gain the confidence, experience and skills to lead and support your own team
- Following your own bespoke training plan, with the support of an experienced mentor and regular progress reviews to develop your skills and experience
- Attending Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis (once every six to seven weeks), working towards your fully funded degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership
What you need to succeed at GXO:
A minimum of 112 UCAS points (equivalent to BBC grades at A level)- A strong work ethic with the capability to work on your own initiative to drive your own career and development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Ambition and a genuine desire to learn and grow – this is a career and not just a job, and there will be a variety of development opportunities on offer during the scheme and beyond
- An adaptable approach with the flexibility to work across multiple departments and shift patterns
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
